September 22nd, 2012

PowerTip: Cast an RSS Feed into XML with PowerShell

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to cast an RSS feed to an XML document.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can you navigate an RSS feed as if it was an XML document by using Windows PowerShell?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer When retrieving an RSS feed, ensure that you cast it to an XML document by using the [xml] type accelerator:

            [xml]$hsg = Invoke-WebRequest http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/atom.aspx

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Scripting
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PowerShell 3PowerTipRSSScripting Guy!using the InternetWindows PowerShell

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